Israel is starting to consider altering its policy of blockade for Gaza as the flotilla crisis continues to impact international perspectives on the state. Altering the blockade, to allow for easier passage of civilian supplies, is now being considered.

Naoto Kan looks set to be the next Prime Minister of Japan after being selected to be his party's leader after the resignation of Yukio Hatoyama. Kan is the current finance minister and has made fiscal austerity a top priority.

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